Empowering Communities – Malawi

Evergreen Centre for Development

Empowering Communities project, east of Mzuzu City, Malawi.

REPEAT FUNDING.   This project aims to alleviate poverty among people of Msongwe Community through environmentally friendly schemes, Bee keeping and FruitGarden schemes and train women and youths in these methods. Establishment of a tree nursery, 4 School Environmental Clubs and hold two Environmental open days.  In this region, people depend heavily on natural forests for their livelihood, thus charcoal burning, timber making and firewood selling become the main source of living.  Overall, the project is expected to benefit 1600 people and aims to raise general awareness of environmental issues.